On July 20th, 2020, Up2Us Sports hosted a conversation about the intersection of sports and racial justice. We heard from youth, professional athletes, and sport-based community advocates on the role sports can play in addressing racial inequity. If you missed it, watch the recording below or on on YouTube Channel.

Moderator:

Dr. Ahada McCummings - National Director, Strategic Partnerships, Up2Us Sports

Guest Speakers:

Paul Caccamo - Founder & CEO, Up2Us Sports

Demario Davis - All Pro linebacker, New Orleans Saints; Founder, Devoted Dreamers Foundation

Woodley Edouard - Up2Us Sports Coach, Bronx Lacrosse, New York City

Tayquan Faulkner - Up2Us Sports Coach, Curtis High School, New York City

Jeff Harris - Up2Us Sports Coach, Four Point Play, Chicago

Samantha Johnson - Retired Professional Soccer Player (National Women’s Soccer League); Founder, Better

Duane Kinnon - President & CEO, The Kinnon Group

Collette V. Smith - NFL’s 1st African American Female Coach; Founder & CEO, Believe N You, Inc; Up2Us Sports Ambassador

Nichol Whiteman - CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation